Zion Williamson’s Absence: Latest Update on Pelicans Star’s Injury and Why He’s Not Playing Tonight Against Washington Wizards (Dec. 13)

The New Orleans Pelicans will be without their star, Zion Williamson, on Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards due to an ankle injury. New Orleans is coming off a 121-107 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in which Williamson exploded for 36 points, five rebounds and two assists.

Williamson played the entire game to lead the team to their 13th win. Wednesday night’s game will be the fifth game he’ll miss this season.